Electricity rates in Needham, MA
Needham (28,886 people, Norfolk County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on NSTAR Electric Company pay about 19.62¢/kWh, 36% less than the Massachusetts average.
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Electric companies serving Needham
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSTAR Electric Company | Investor-owned utility | 19.62¢ | $93 | 307K | 113 |
| Town of Wellesley | Municipal utility | 16.20¢ | $164 | 9,338 | 41 |
Power outages in Norfolk County right now
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Outage history in Norfolk County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 70 | 188 |
| Days with outages | 33 | 46 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,592 (1.7%) | 29,004 (8.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-25 | 2025-12-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (70 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Newton Upper Falls 19.6¢
- Oak Hill Park 19.6¢
- Newton Highlands 19.6¢
- Wellesley 19.6¢
- Thompsonville 19.6¢
- Newton Lower Falls 19.6¢
- Brook Farm 19.6¢
- Dover 19.6¢
- Newton Center 19.6¢
- Highland 19.6¢
ZIP codes: 02492
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Needham?
Most homes in Needham get power from NSTAR Electric Company, where residential customers pay an average of 19.62¢/kWh including all charges. The Massachusetts average is 30.43¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Needham: Town of Wellesley (16.20¢).
What is the average electric bill in Needham?
About $93 a month, based on 474 kWh a month (the average for NSTAR Electric Company customers) at 19.62¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Needham, MA?
2 utilities serve Needham's ZIP codes: NSTAR Electric Company, Town of Wellesley. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Needham?
In 2025, customers in Norfolk County averaged 3 hr 8 min without power. Outages hit 46 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-19, when 29,004 customers (8.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.